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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.34, 498.62 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.34, 498.62 and 112.99 is: 169.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.34 : 498.62 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.34/498.62 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.34x = 498.62 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.34x = 56,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,339.07/332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.52

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